I had what I was told was 1200 grafts back earlier last year. I could never count that many. I began to think that maybe they were refering to the number of hairs, not grafts. I even called them, and they said most people actually get more than they pay for. My hair has grown out and I wear my hair currently in bangs, so it's not that noticable, but I too got the U shaped row look as did you. I'm talking currently with a doctor about fixing my hairline.